Baptisms and christenings call for light, calm shades that suit the ceremony and the baby's white outfit. These 12 palettes include options for boys, girls and gender-neutral celebrations, designed for the dessert table, party favors and invitations.
Baby blue and white
The traditional choice for a boy; looks clean and bright in photos.
Soft pink and white
A classic for a girl; save the deeper pink for small details.
Sage and beige
Neutral and natural; ideal for a garden or countryside celebration.
White and gold
Understated and elegant; goes with any christening gown or outfit.
Lilac and light gray
A delicate alternative to pink; lovely with lilac or lavender flowers.
Mint and cream
Fresh and gender-neutral; great for daytime celebrations.
Dusty blue and sand
A more muted, modern blue than classic baby blue.
Pale yellow and white
Bright and neutral; adds cheer without losing softness.
Linen and warm neutrals
For a minimal look with wood, wicker and cotton.
Peach and cream
Warm and sweet; a good pick for a girl without using pink.
Navy blue and white
More formal; works well for slightly older boys.
Aqua and gray
Neutral and calm; works just as well for a boy or a girl.
Tap a color to copy its hex code. The pencil icon opens the palette in the editor so you can change it.
Gendered or neutral colors?
Baby blue and pink are still the most common, but more families now choose neutrals like sage, beige or pale yellow. Neutrals let you reuse the decor at another family baptism. If you go with a gendered color, keep it soft and add plenty of white.
Coordinate with the baby's outfit
Babies usually wear white or ivory, so your decor should have a white base. If the christening gown has gold or colored details, use that shade as the accent for ribbons, favors and the dessert table.
Carry the palette into favors and invitations
Use the same color codes on the printed or digital invitation, favor tags and balloons. Two colors plus a neutral is enough to make everything look coordinated without overspending.